China Sukhoi deliveries stand at 178; total at 273

A few exerpts…

Date Posted: 26-Aug-2004

JANE’S DEFENCE WEEKLY – SEPTEMBER 01, 2004

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Sukhoi completes delivery of fighter aircraft to China
JIANG JINTAO JDW Special Correspondent
London

– “The Chinese People’s Liberation Army/Navy took delivery of the final platforms in its order of 24 navalised Sukhoi Su-30MK2 fighter aircraft in late August.”

– 178 total Russian AC delivered in past decade.

– “In addition, China’s Xian production facility has taken delivery of components for 95 Su-27SK fighters for a combined total, to date, of 273 platforms.”

– “sources in Moscow are confident that Beijing will contract for an additional 24 navalised Su-30MK2s before year-end for delivery in 2005-06.”

Putin may bring up co-dev. opf 5th gen fighter in upcoming visit to China, which will require $12-15 billion US. Sukhoi also hoping to upgrade Chinese Flankers.

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